Since starting my role as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) on January 9, 2019, I have been dedicated to managing patient care efficiently, adeptly handling computer-related tasks, and administering medication with precision. My priorities include monitoring and assisting patients with daily activities, ensuring they receive the attention and treatment prescribed by healthcare professionals. My commitment and skills continue to grow, upholding high standards of healthcare practices every day.

Assisted 515 total patients with personal care, such as bathing (bed bath, tub, shower), oral hygiene, shaving, and hair care. Collaborated in care for COVID-19 patients, donning PPE and ensuring minimal risk for non-COVID patients. Worked across 10 units, including ICU, Oncology, Neurology, Medical-Surgery, Pediatrics, and Geriatrics units. Implemented CPR procedures for 4 patients who coded.

Inserted and removed IVs, improving patient comfort by 11%. Transported patients to 4 designated surgical areas across the hospital, reducing the time between operation room use by 6%. Collaborated with doctors to communicate patient care plans, improving trust and the rate that patients adhered to care recommendations by 32%. Ensured adherence to sterilization procedures, reducing the instance of hospital-acquired infections by 42%.

Used BLS to regain regular heart rhythm in 13 coded ER patients. Provided care from wound treatment to broken bone immobilization to the administration of medication for over 26 patients per shift. Led community outreach efforts to reduce the rate of drug overdoses by 13% by providing education, training, and resources. Collaborated with all ER team members, enabling coordinated care that improved efficiency by 11% and patient outcomes by 23%.